Ric Todd Collection at the Museum

Ric installing artwork in the children’s area at St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego

We are excited to exhibit works from Ric’s collection in 2026:

History Gallery:  February 1 – 27, 2026

About Ric,

Ric Todd Collection at the Museum

Ric Todd mediums: Ceramic (12), Print Making (4) Painting (1), Giclee (3), lithographs (3), Digital (3)
Todd collection includes: Keith Haring, Steve R. Allen, Jaimee Todd, Ric Todd

Ric Todd collection

Ric Todd ceramics

Steve R. Allen artwork

About Ric from Steve R. Allen-

I first met Ric in 2001 during the Trumpet Awards in Atlanta, GA. Over the years we became
close friends and colleagues. He was a trusted advisor and consultant on a number of my
exhibitions in the US and internationally.

Ric was instrumental in introducing my work to the San Diego area. He was responsible for
partnering the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee with the City of Chula Vista to
commission an original painting that is on permanent display in the center. This was in 2001
when I was invited to be the featured artist at “Taste of the Arts by the Bay”.

Ric was also prominently involved with my “In the Paint, Art and the Spirit of the Games”
exhibition at the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit, MI. He curated the exhibition as well as
speaking during the exhibition opening reception.

Over the years his counsel was highly valued as my career progressed over the years. I was
deeply saddened when he passed, I truly miss his friendship and counsel.

Pictured: Artist Steve R. Allen, leadership representative from the Detroit Institute of the Arts, Arthur L. Allen and Ric Todd

Ric installing “Heaven” in the children’s area at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Ric during Dia de los Muertos at the museum

Ric Todd college graduation photo